Same Sex Couples Estate Planning
For married same-sex couples, a marriage license may soon no longer be enough to protect their union.
Estate Planning for Children. Some Key Documents Should Be Considered Before Sending Your Child Off to College
A critical item is often missing from back-to-school college checklists — and it could be far more valuable than anything else your student takes to school this fall: signed legal documents.
Should We Have an ABLE Account or a Special Needs Trust? The Answer is A Special Needs Trust.
As government programs do not cover all expenditures related to these categories, ABLE accounts can be used to pay for shortfalls.
Pay Attention to Income Tax when Creating Estate Plans
Avoidance of estate taxes is one consideration in estate planning.
What Happens to Digital Assets After Death?
Regardless of the preferred record-keeping mode, most people have some sort of digital footprint, making it important to know who would have access to your digital assets if you became incapacitated and how those assets would be distributed in the event you pass away.
Are a Living Will and a Do Not Resuscitate Order the Same?
Is there a difference between a “living will” and a “do not resuscitate” order?
Do You Need a Power of Attorney?
When it comes to a power of attorney document, you don’t seem to need it – until you suddenly, desperately do.
What’s the Difference between a Living Will and a DNR Order?
Q: Is there a difference between a ‘living will’ and a ‘do not resuscitate’ order?
Are Testamentary Trusts a Good Idea?
A testamentary trust can control your assets after death. However, there may be a better option available, experts say.
Should I Use a Special Needs Trust?
A special needs trust is a popular strategy for those who want to help someone in need without risking that the person will lose their eligibility for programs that require their income or assets to remain below a certain limit.
